India passes law allowing auction and mining of lithium reserves Minerals that will now be open for mining and auction also include titanium, beryl, niobium and zirconium. Reuters | August 2, 2023 | 7:08 am
Hochschild granted key permit for Inmaculada mine in Peru The permit, valid for 20 years, allows Hochschild to resume exploration and develop high-grade reserves and resources at the property. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 5:45 am
Animal biodiversity should be key component of restoration efforts – study Researchers say measuring land reclamation efforts should include the target area’s animal biodiversity. Staff Writer | August 2, 2023 | 5:20 am
Ecuador court halts referendums on mining, oil projects Popular referendums are a necessary step for any mining company hoping to obtain an environmental license in Ecuador. Cecilia Jamasmie | August 2, 2023 | 4:09 am
Niger coup does little to move uranium price Several miners active in Niger issued updates this week, reassuring investors and stakeholders that their operations remained largely unaffected. Henry Lazenby | August 1, 2023 | 6:06 pm
Mosaic reopens Canada potash plant as fertilizer demand improves The Colonsay site near Saskatoon was reopened in July to mitigate a temporary production drop because of planned maintenance at the Esterhazy potash complex on the eastern edge of Saskatchewan. Bloomberg News | August 1, 2023 | 5:00 pm
Pilbara Minerals gets board nod for pilot lithium plant The company and Calix received board approvals to build a demonstration plant to process lithium at the Pilgangoora project in Western Australia. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 4:44 pm
Chile fines Lundin mine $9 million for environmental infractions The Caserones copper mine has been fined the equivalent of $9 million for serious water-use violations. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 3:29 pm
Codelco requests permit for $2.5 billion Ministro Hales mine extension The project aims to boost production capacity of copper concentrate from the current 700,000 metric tons a year to 830,000 tons. Reuters | August 1, 2023 | 2:51 pm